The Colombian painter and sculptor, Fernando Botero, has died at the age of 91. This was confirmed by Juan Manuel Santos, former president of Colombia, on his Twitter account after the local media published the news.
The former president of the Latin American country has conveyed his condolences to his family and “deeply regrets the departure of Fernando Botero, one of the greatest artists in Colombia and the world.” “Always generous with his country, a great friend, and passionate peacemaker“added Santos.
The artist continued painting in his studio until suffered pneumonia for which he had to be admitted, but on Thursday he left the hospital to recover at home, according to W Radio.
Botero, born in Medellín on April 19, 1932 and resident of the Italian city of Pietrasanta, was one of the most prominent figures on the world art scene, known for typical voluptuousness of his figures and the use of color in a vibrant way.
Source: Lasexta
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